Choose Space Giraffe
Choose Space Giraffe if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Space Giraffe launched in 2009.
Space Giraffe vs Waves
Space Giraffe and Waves both land in Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Indie games on Steam. Space Giraffe (2009) is 2 years older than Waves (2011). Waves scores higher on Steam reviews (95.6% positive) than Space Giraffe (77.3% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Waves
Choose Waves if you want an Action game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Waves launched in 2011.
Both Space Giraffe and Waves sit in Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Space Giraffe |  Waves | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Genres | Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 77.3% positive (66 reviews) | 95.6% positive (884 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Llamasoft LTD | Squid In A Box Ltd |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Space Giraffe (2009) is 2 years older than Waves (2011).
- Waves scores higher on Steam reviews (95.6% positive) than Space Giraffe (77.3% positive).
- Waves is free; Space Giraffe is paid (9.99 USD).
- Waves is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Space Giraffe has no Deck rating yet.
Space Giraffe vs Waves — FAQ
- Should I play Space Giraffe or Waves first?
- If you want chronology, Space Giraffe (2009) came out before Waves (2011). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Space Giraffe and Waves similar?
- They overlap on Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Is Waves free?
- Yes — Waves is a free-to-play Steam title. Space Giraffe is paid (9.99 USD).